3 keys to a Jags' victory vs. Colts

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be taking the field against the red-hot Indianapolis Colts for the second time in three weeks this Sunday for a game in which the odds are against them. They’ll be without several key starters and will also be dealing with some personnel changes, but as we’ve seen in the past, divisional games can get crazy. For that reason, an upset is always possible and here are three things that could get the Jags a victory Week 13:

Utilize the run game and short passing game to protect Cody Kessler

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Though Cody Kessler offers the Jags a better overall decision-maker than Blake Bortles, the issue with dropping him back in the pocket will be the Jags’ ability to pass protect as they’ll have three backup linemen starting. For that reason, play-caller Scott Milanovich will need to focus on getting the ball out of the veteran’s hands quickly and the two ways to do that is through the run and short passing game.

With running back Leonard Fournette serving a one-game suspension, Carlos Hyde will be the Jags’ power-back Week 13 and when the opportunities are there he must make the carries count. Meanwhile, his comrade, T.J. Yeldon and receiver Dede Westbrook are two players who could help with the short passing game due to their abilities after the catch. Hopefully, that will then open up the chances for deep shots against the Colts’ secondary which is suspect at the cornerback position.

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